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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.63, 36,947.54 and 14,836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.63, 36,947.54 and 14,836.01 is: 20,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.63 : 36,947.54 = 14,836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.63/36,947.54 = 14,836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.63x = 36,947.54 × 14,836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.63x = 548,154,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,154,133.10/26,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.43

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